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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Los Angeles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 05:30 and lands at 09:53
• Latest: departs at 23:25 and lands at 03:48.

The flight takes about 4h 23m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Los Angeles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

A direct flight from Los Angeles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport takes 4h 23m, covering 1,974 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Los Angeles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport range from £245 to £488, with an average of £367 over the past 12 months. Anything below £245 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 0% above the £367 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £173 return via Charlotte Douglas (CLT), compared with £410 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £26–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 757-300 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Los Angeles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, with 60% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 20%, Night flights for 20%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £232 to £2,053. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

Delta is the only airline on the Los Angeles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £180, which is 10% below the typical average for this route.

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £56 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Hertz
• Dollar
• Budget
• Thrifty
• Alamo

Flights from Los Angeles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Los Angeles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 42m.

One-stop flights from Los Angeles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) – 47% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) – 7% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) – 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from Los Angeles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £332 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at £385, a difference of £53.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Los Angeles and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Delta
• Frontier

Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 13m, compared to 6h 55m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 7h 04m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles (Eastern Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating Los Angeles to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights:

• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Frontier: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Frontier: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy class class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.